rosy

adjective

ˈrō-zē 

rosier; rosiest

1

a

: of the color rose

b

: having a pinkish usually healthy-looking complexion : blooming

c

: marked by blushes

2

: characterized by or tending to promote optimism

a rosy outlook

rosiness noun

Synonyms of rosy

• glowing
• tanned
• red
• ruddy
• warm
• sanguine
• flush
• blooming

Examples of rosy in a Sentence

rosy and cheerful after a day outside in the snow

that's a particularly rosy view of the economic situation, and one that may not be justified

Recent Examples on the Web

Her makeup, consisting of white eyeshadow, rosy blush, and a coat of clear lip gloss, echoed the ethereal theme. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 July 2026

He got rocked in his first start of the season against the Mets, but settled in nicely after that and everything seemed rosy. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Cherry Lime Gin Rickey This is a fresh, rosy twist on a classic gin rickey. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026

The assortment boasts eight shades (a rosy-pink, cocoa-brown and tan/beige with a matte finish plus another five with a shimmer finish) that light up any eye look. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing rosy

• paint a rosy picture
• ring-a-rosy
• ring-around-a-rosy
• ring-around-the-rosy
• rosy periwinkle

Rhymes for rosy

• cosy
• cozy
• josie
• nosey
• nosy
• pharmacognosy

Kids Definition

rosy

adjective

ˈrō-zē 

rosier; rosiest

1

: of the color rose

2

: promising, hopeful

a rosy outlook

rosy prospects

rosily

-zə-lē

adverb

rosiness

-zē-nəs

noun